Smokey Cream N190-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECE5E0, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raindrops from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECE5E0 · N190-1
Smokey Cream
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smokey Cream Technical Profile
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Smokey Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smokey Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSmokey Cream
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRaindrops
Raindrops
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crystalline
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cloudy Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Winged Victory
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Forever Faithful
PPG
Nearly identical
Aimee
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Strong White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Blushing White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Virtue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pebble Shores
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smokey Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smokey Cream
#ECE5E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smokey Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smokey Cream Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Smokey Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smokey Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smokey Cream have?
Smokey Cream by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smokey Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smokey Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smokey Cream are Raindrops by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Crystalline by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cloudy Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smokey Cream's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Smokey Cream?
Smokey Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smokey Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.